The Refugee Convention at 75: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of Protection in the U.S. and Beyond

Author:

CGRS

Date:

October 21, 2026

Language:

English

Issue Area:

Asylum Procedures

Due Process and the Courts

Global Migration

Refugee Definition

Publication Type:

Video

CGRS hosted an event marking the 75th Anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention. We heard opening remarks from director, Karen Musalo, followed by a panel discussion on why it still matters, the threats facing refugee protections today, and where we go from here. Watch the recording here: